Wardrobe Refresh

As the holiday cheer quickly dissolves into January, I find myself bored with the clothes in my closet. The winter trends I bought in the fall have lost their luster but the spring lines are not yet available in stores. While many people are making resolutions to focus on fitness or crush bad habits, I’ve resolved to refresh my wardrobe this January and escape the between-seasons fashion rut. Care to join me in this sartorial resolution? Here’s my plan for a stylish, fashion-forward 2010:

Edit your closet: A crowded closet only makes it harder to decide what to wear in the morning. Go through your clothes and remove everything you rarely wear or anything that doesn’t make you feel great about yourself when you are wearing it. My rule is if I haven’t worn it in a year then I no longer need it. Plan a clothing swap with friends, donate to the Goodwill, or sell to stores like Buffalo Exchange or Painted Bird.

Define your style: Make an inspiration board using magazine clippings, photos, movie stills, or fabric swatches that immediately inspire you. Don’t over think it. When you see something that makes you think, “I want to look like that,” rip it out and post it on your board. Once you’re done, look for themes that establish your personal style and start to become conscious of it when you’re shopping. Read more here.